Single-player games like Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!
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Primal Planet
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
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Cuphead
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
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Unruly Heroes
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
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Guacamelee! 2
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
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Pepper Grinder
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
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Grapple Dog
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!
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Street Hoop
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.
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Retro Classix: Bad Dudes
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Play as the Bad Dudes pursuing ninjas through the New York City streets, a moving big rig truck, a large storm sewer, a forest, a freight train on an old Southern Pacific line, a cave, and into an underground factory in order to save President Ronnie in the classic arcade beat 'em up.
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Retro Classix: SRD - Super Real Darwin
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Super Real Darwin is a fast-paced, vertical scrolling shoot-em-up that rewards skill and persistence – a cult classic for the retro shmup fan. Take control of a fighter ship capable of mutating into different shapes as it evolves while fighting off enemy invaders.
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Retro Classix: Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Grab your club and get ready to go on a wild, prehistoric adventure with the Cavemen Ninjas – Joe & Mac! Play as Joe and Mac, two cavemen who fight against enemy cavemen and dinosaurs using prehistoric weapons.
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Retro Classix: Super BurgerTime
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
The 2-player sequel to the classic BurgerTime! In Super BurgerTime, play as Peter Pepper Jr. and complete the burgers, but watch out for Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg and the dangerous Mr. Pickle!
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Retro Classix: Gate of Doom
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Seal the Gate Of Doom forever! Gate of Doom is a classic arcade multiplayer action RPG originally released in 1990. You and a friend take on the role of one of four heroes of prophecy, the knight Carl F. Graystone, the wizard Fraya Edirne, the bard Riger Hawk, or the ninja Kirikaze.
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Retro Classix: Wizard Fire
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
Wizard Fire is a classic multiplayer arcade action RPG for one to two players, featuring five unique playable characters, epic boss fights, and stunning pixel graphics.
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Retro Classix: Two Crude
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Joe & Mac Returns.
In this colorful arcade classic, play as one or two mercenaries hired by the American government to stop the terrorist organization known as "Big Valley''. Your mission: fight these terrorists for control of post-apocalyptic New York City.